CAN WE DECIDE ABOUT CUSTODY AND CHILD SUPPORT IN A SEPARATION AGREEMENT?
Yes, and it would be a good idea to settle these issues between yourselves. Please remember, however, that the courts are not necessarily bound by what you say in your agreement. The terms you include for child support, custody and visitation can always be modified by the court, which is charged with acting in the best interest of the children. In the absence of proof to the contrary, however, there is a presumption that the agreement’s terms concerning the children are fair, reasonable and necessary for the best interest and welfare of the children. CAN WE PROVIDE FOR COLLEGE EDUCATION OF OUR CHILDREN IN A SEPARATION AGREEMENT? In most states the judges cannot order you to pay child support for your child in college. But you may make provisions for college in a separation agreement and these will be binding and enforceable; the court can require each of you to perform your promises that are set out in the agreement. Since college is less of a luxury and more of a necessity these days,
Related Questions
- The other party and I are in agreement regarding child support, parenting time and custody, and do not wish to use the Friend of the Court. Do we have to utilize the Friend of the Court Service?
- Can I obtain an increase of my child support payments when my spouse is earning more money even though my separation or divorce agreement states otherwise?
- My spouse and I are working out a joint custody agreement. How would the court decide the amount of child support for each of us?
